with time to spare

with time to spare

Without exceeding the time allotted or anticipated; earlier than required. Wow, with all that traffic, I can't believe I got home with time to spare! I finished my test with time to spare.
See also: spare, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • before last
  • (it's) time to move along
  • any time means no time
  • against time
  • against the clock
  • any time
  • (it's) time to run
  • anytime
  • (it's) time to push along
  • about time
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The airline has said that the Muslim travellers arrived too late to make the connecting flight, a claim that has been denied by the pilgrims, who say they arrived at the gate with time to spare and that they were mistreated by airline representatives.
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